Psalms 86:2
The Lord loves the gates of Zion, 1 More than all the tabernacles of Jacob. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
In Context
1A Psalm of a Song for the sons of Korah. 1 His foundations are in the holy mountains. 1
3Glorious things have been spoken of thee, O city of God. Pause. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7It was not because ye are more numerous than all other nations that the Lord preferred you, and the Lord made choice of you: for ye are fewer in number than all other nations.
Psalms 4:3O ye sons of men, how long will ye be slow of heart? 1 Wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood? Pause. 1
Psalms 16:1A Prayer of David. 1 Hearken, O Lord of my righteousness, 1 Attend to my petition; 1 Give ear to my prayer not uttered with deceitful lips. 1
Psalms 25:2Prove me, O Lord, and try me; 1 Purify as with fire my reins and my heart. 1
Psalms 50:5For I am conscious of mine iniquity; 1 And my sin is continually before me. 1
Matthew Henry on Psalms 86:2-8
Humble Petitions. 1 Bow down thine ear, O Lord , hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. 4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. 6 Give ear, O Lord , unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. 7 In the day of my… Read the whole commentary →